General
- #44
Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
- #45
Watch the Home Water Challenge video or use the Home Water Audit Calculator to see where you can save water.
- #46
When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it most.
- #47
Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.
- #48
Play fun games while learning how to save water!
- #49
Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
- #50
Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.
- #51
Reward kids for the water-saving tips they follow.
- #53
Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It’s simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a week.
- #54
Hire a GreenPlumber® to help reduce your water, energy, and chemical use.
- #55
Be a leak detective! Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks.
- #56
We’re more likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, pipes, and hoses.
- #57
See a leak you can’t fix? Tell a parent, teacher, employer, or property manager, or call a handyman.
- #58
At home or while staying in a hotel, reuse your towels.
- #59
Make suggestions to your employer or school about ways to save water and money.
- #60
Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
- #61
See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily water use.